Re: Need Help Please
cmyers72 - First welcome - You are embarking on a trip that will yield you much joy and probably a bit of frustration here and there. I began my trip to the world of boating over 40 years ago.<br /><br />Now to your post. You may luck out on a manual for your boat but don't get your hopes up - it might not do you much good anyway. I would suggest that you pull the plugs and squirt some Marvel Mystery oil into each cylinder and let it sit for a couple of days. Then, still with the plugs out, turn the motor over by hand or use a socket wrench on the front of the crankshaft. <br /><br />Get a new marine starting battery - or use any high capacity battery fully charged and connect it. Don't try to start it yet.<br /><br />You will need to get every drop of gas out of the lines, fuel pump, filters and tank. Old gas will most likely not run and if by chance it will it will probably foul the carb. Connect some fresh fuel - install the plugs. Put some muffs on a hose & attach to your water pickup - turn the water on - and see if it will fire up.<br /><br />If it starts you will then need to do a complete service to the motor and outdrive - don't forget a new water pump.<br /><br />Don't fuss with the steering or other stuff till you get it running.<br /><br />Lotsa other stuff but you have enough to keep you busy for a while. Keep us posted.<br /><br />P.S. Might want to visit the I/O section of this site for lotsa info on your motor & outdrive. Get used to using the search function at the top of the page. Many/most questions have already been asked and answered.
